From Richmond: Two Clear Liquors

Richmond. It’s where to look for corrupt governors. Also: clear spirits. First up: James River Distillery,
where a couple ex-brewers are turning out gin with a “hop presence.” Next, Belle Isle, a two-year-old
moonshine maker on the James that can finally be found in DC.

A Slushy Called the Orgasmatron

In May, you’re all like “Frozen drinks... never.” But by August, you’re all like “Frozen drinks...
what the hell.” Just in time, here’s a new slushy lineup at Eat the Rich, which includes a frozen,
herb-infused gimlet, a whiskey-blackberry number and a vodka-peach-watermelon creation called the
Orgasmatron. Results not guaranteed.

Saturday

WIN DIXIE

A Biscuit Pop-Up at a Gelato Factory

There’s a homegrown biscuit company on the horizon. They do breakfast sandwiches. They do
fried-chicken/biscuit sandwiches. They do biscuits and gravy. They... are popping up at Dolcezza’s factory
this weekend. Why, yes, they will have biscuit ice cream sandwiches.

Sunday

OH, RICKEY, YOU’RE SO FINE

An Afternoon of Bottomless Rickeys

Year the rickey was invented: 1883
Number of local bartenders vying to make the best rickey this month: 52
Number who made the “finals” this weekend at Jack Rose: 7
Number of times you can get your glass refilled: infinite
Number of times you should get your glass refilled: less than infinite

Monday

RELIABLE SOURCE

The James Beard Folks Are Coming

Mondays. Maybe not always your top night for six-course dinner extravaganzas. But not every Monday brings
the James Beard folks into town, cooking up a meal at the Source with a Top Chef winner, some of
DC’s top toques from the likes of CityZen and Rasika, and cocktails by Derek Brown. Make it a three-day
weekend.